jazzniks Posted September 19, 2008 Report Posted September 19, 2008 Hi everyone,I've had a few goes bidding low on Priceline, just to become familiar with the site. Now that I understand how it works, I'm after a bidding strategy to try out.I'd like a 4* hotel in MTW, MTE, or Times Square (any of those 3 areas is fine). My maximum bid price is $150/night - I know this is pretty low, but I thought I'd try my luck. My free rebid zones are:- Brooklyn- Chelsea- Long Island- Madison Square Gardens- UES- UWSIf nothing comes of that, an alternative would be a 3* in Chelsea, again up to $150/night. My free rebid zones are:- Long Island- UES- UWSThanks in advance for your help and I will use your site links!
thereuare Posted September 19, 2008 Report Posted September 19, 2008 Welcome to BetterBidding!Actually, rates in NYC drop after the first of the year due to the post-holdiay and winter season, so you're $150 budget has a pretty good chance, imo.Using your SIX re-bid zones...Select 4* MTE, MTW and Times Square...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone4...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone5...Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE.Select 4* MTE, MTW and Times Square and re-bid zone6...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone4...Bid $148, if rejected add re-bid zone5...Bid $150Any questions feel free to ask.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
jazzniks Posted September 20, 2008 Author Report Posted September 20, 2008 Thank you so much! I followed your strategy exactly and won a hotel for $140 :). Here are the details - PRICELINE:4*, NYC (MTE), Intercontinental The Barclay23-27 January 2009, $140/nightTaxes $101.65Total $661.65Once again, thank you and I will continue to use your site and links for future PRICELINE bids!!
thereuare Posted September 21, 2008 Report Posted September 21, 2008 Congratulations on your win!Glad to hear it went well and you received a great deal at this property... more importantly that you're happy with the results.Thank you for sharing your results with the board and using our PRICELINE links to begin your bidding.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
E&E Company Posted October 9, 2008 Report Posted October 9, 2008 I'm asking a question about rebidding ... in the example you've provided ... zone 1 can be Chelsea & zone 2 a MSG since neither have a 4* hotel???thanks!
thereuare Posted October 9, 2008 Report Posted October 9, 2008 Yes, that is correct.Please remember to use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your bidding and travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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